Wednesday’s Quarterly USDA Hogs and Pigs Report confirmed continued contraction of the U.S. swine herd. It showed a 1% drop in most categories. Michelle Rook has analysis with Joe Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek
USDA Hogs and Pigs Report Shows Lack of Expansion
Wednesday’s Quarterly USDA Hogs and Pigs Report confirmed continued contraction of the U.S. swine herd.
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